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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 23, 2016

The Florida Chamber of Commerce has thrown its support behind 79 candidates ahead of the general election. “We believe these candidates will put Florida’s long-term future ahead of short-term fixes and will help ensure our state remains competitive,” said Marian Johnson, senior vice president of political operations for the Florida Chamber. “We are proud to […]

Peter SchorschAugust 7, 2016

Pinellas County Republicans who gathered at a “Victory Picnic” mostly avoided talking about their candidate at the top of the ballot this November and focused instead on the importance of keeping Marco Rubio in the U.S. Senate and winning local races. “Donald Trump was not my first, second or third choice,” said state Rep. Chris Latvala about his presidential candidate […]

Jim RosicaJuly 25, 2016

The Florida Elections Commission is asking a circuit judge to enforce fines against a Pinellas County dairy worker who unsuccessfully ran for the Legislature in 2014. The commission filed its petition for enforcement Friday. Thomas Ryan, who ran as a Democrat for House District 67, racked up $1,000 in fines, court records show. The seat was […]

Mitch PerryJune 17, 2016

Two years ago, special interest money out of Washington made the special congressional election in Florida’s 13th District between David Jolly and Alex Sink one of the most expensive of all time. While it’s unlikely the spending will exceed the reported $12 million paid out in 2014, it’s a race Democrats will desperately try to win — especially if they believe […]

Peter SchorschJune 16, 2016

Five months from Election Day, Republican Sens. Jeff Brandes, Jack Latvala, Tom Lee and Bill Galvano are still running unopposed. The only two bay area Senate seats in contention so far are the Senate District 18 contest between Tampa Republican Rep. Dana Young and Democrat Bob Buesing and the three-way Democratic primary going down in SD 19. Young had built up quite the lead in her jump to the […]

Staff ReportsJune 8, 2016

For many kids in Florida, summer is a carefree time of hiding from the scorching sun in a pool or a shaded hammock. But, as a growing area of study shows, summer is the season when the country’s most underprivileged students begin to fall behind their peers, as access to publicly funded meals and stimulation […]

Phil AmmannJune 2, 2016

A group of Tampa Bay-area Republican incumbents invite supporters to a joint golf-themed fundraiser later this month at TopGolf, an interactive sports and entertainment venue in east Tampa. Scheduled for Thursday, June 23 at 1 p.m., the event will support the re-election efforts of Reps. Larry Ahern of House District 66; Kathleen Peters of HD 69, […]

Drew WilsonMay 31, 2016

Largo Republican Rep. Chris Latvala announced Tuesday he has picked up an endorsement from the Florida Professional Firefighters in his re-election campaign. “We commend you on your willingness to run for and serve in public office, and because of that, the Florida Professional Firefighters wish to endorse and support your campaign for re-election to the Florida House of Representatives, […]

Phil AmmannMay 6, 2016

State Rep. Chris Latvala is proud to announce the start of his House District 67 re-election with a significant endorsement from the Pinellas Realtor Organization. Latvala, son of longtime Republican state Sen. Jack Latvala, is running for his second term representing the people of Clearwater, Largo and Pinellas Park. “Based on your past service and […]

Drew WilsonApril 27, 2016

State Sen. Jeff Brandes is hosting a kickoff reception Wednesday evening for his re-election effort. More than three dozen current and former local officials are on the host committee for the event, set for the St. Petersburg Yacht Club. Host committee members include Republican Reps. Larry Ahern, Chris Latvala, Kathleen Peters, Chris Sprowls and Dana Young, as well as former Rep. Frank […]

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Florida Chamber endorses in 79 legislative races

Tidbits from the Pinellas GOP’s ‘Victory Picnic’

Elections panel pursuing Thomas Ryan over unpaid fines

David Jolly says he intends not to mention Charlie Crist’s name at all in their blockbuster congressional match-up

Where sh*t stands in Tampa Bay legislative races

Lawmakers hosting Farm Share events as summer sets in for Florida’s needy

GOP House incumbents to hold golf fundraiser in Tampa June 23

Florida firefighters’ union endorses Chris Latvala in HD 67

Local Realtors back Chris Latvala in HD 67 re-election campaign

Who’s who of Pinellas politics join Jeff Brandes for campaign kickoff in St. Pete